Tasting Puglia + tuscany

provincial food and wine tour

 

Tour Description

This is a hybrid tour that explores two unique Italian foodscapes in the Tuscany and Puglia regions. It blends two of Traveling Native’s Tasting tours: Tasting Puglia and Tasting Tuscany into one 10-day experience.

Part 1 - Tasting Puglia

Based in Ostuni, Puglia: Experiences in Monopoli, Otranto, Alberobello, Matera, Trani, Ruvo di Puglia, Polignano a Mare

Puglia is the heel of the boot of the Italian peninsula. Located right at the heart of the Mediterranean, it is a treasure trove of historical and natural gems. We’ll discover the deliciously diverse flavors of land and sea from the freshest mozzarella, to the intensity of tomatoes, pane pugliese, “little ear” orecchiette pasta, olive oil, and the rare delicacies of the Adriatic Sea.

Part 2 - Tasting Tuscany

Based in Siena, Tuscany: Experiences in Chianti, Siena, Barga, Lucca, Florence

Tuscany’s fame originates in its art history and city centers such as, Florence, Pisa, Siena, and Lucca but the foundational wealth of Tuscan culture is found in the countryside where peasant culture cultivated some of the most esteemed culinary heritage in the world. We’ll touch on some of the city centers but focus on the smaller towns and the stunning landscape in between.

 
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the places

Sharpen your palate across a diverse setting from Tuscany’s mountains, to Puglia's coastline, and some of Italy's most flattering walled cities.

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the Taste

We’ll learn about local culinary crafts like cheese, bread and wine making, salumi production, beer brewing and the art of enjoying being at the table with good food and company.

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the people

Meet local artisans, chefs, and growers. Cook with them and get to know their stories. Become part of the scenery and the local enjoyment.

Tour Highlights

 

  • 5 days & nights in Puglia

  • 5 days & nights in Tuscany

  • Private Transport to all destinations with dedicated local driver

  • Memorable dining in the regions best eateries

  • Wine tasting and vineyard visits

  • Cheese and  Mozzarella tasting and Caseificio visits

  • Baking demo and tasting

  • Cooking classes with local chefs and home cooks

  • Visits to picturesque villages and markets from the mountains to the coast

  • Visits to cathedrals, caves, and castles guided by official city and provincial guides

What's Included

 

  • Accommodations for 10 days and 9 nights at our favorite luxury boutique hotels

  • All private ground transportation during the trip

  • 2 meals per day

  • Andee's full time accompaniment and expertise

  • Regional and city guides as detailed in itinerary

  • Admissions to tastings, historic sites and other scheduled events as noted in the detailed daily itinerary

  • Trip literature

Prices are subject to change without notice. 

Airfare is not included.